162: Negotiating to Avoid Debt in our Healthcare System

Medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly, leaving patients with immediate healthcare needs. How can individuals best prepare themselves financially for unforeseen medical situations without incurring overwhelming debt? Join us! Your host, Cindy Watson, will be interviewing Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington. Cindy and Dr. Virgie will be talking about "Negotiating to Avoid Debt in Our Healthcare System".   Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. With over 20 years of experience in primary care, psychiatric settings, and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie is a determined patient advocate.    She has made it her mission to help patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and, most importantly, avoid the financial devastation that often accompanies crushing medical bills. Dr. Virgie is the author of the empowering book "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT," and her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant.    Today, we'll be discussing the topic of negotiating to avoid debt in our healthcare system. Sit back and listen to this episode as Cindy dives into avoiding debt in our healthcare system.   You will learn: What are medical bill paying mistakes Tips to protect yourself from medical bill mistakes. What is a CPT code The difference between assertive and aggressive What are the 5 medical money mistakes What to do if you can't afford health insurance And many more!   Make sure to grab your pad and pen and re-listen to this episode.   Learn more about Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington:   Social Media Accounts   https://www.facebook.com/therealdrvirgie https://www.instagram.com/therealdrvirgie https://twitter.com/therealdrvirgie https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvirgie https://www.youtube.com/@dr.virgie https://www.tiktok.com/@therealdrvirgie   Website https://crushmedicaldebt.com/   Her book: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artoffemininenegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you.   Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  [email protected]